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M3.5 Depth: 20.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near MYANMAR (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2025-05-23 00:07:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 23, 2025 at 00:07 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near MYANMAR (Myanmar (Burma)). With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-23 00:07:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Myanmar (Burma)
City
kahkyinpyinaal
Source
emsc
Coordinates
26.69000, 96.62000
Temperature
27.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 km — shallower than the regional average (30.7 km)
Regional average: 30.7 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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